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Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
In this week's episode we dive into Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher (released August 19th, 2025). Join us as we share why Anja quickly became one of our favourite heroines, dig into what makes a retelling succeed (or stumble), and chat about why we'd happily return to this darkly magical world for more.Thank you to Tor for sending us an advanced reader copy of this book!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Life Updates02:20 - A Brief Introduction to T. Kingfisher06:25 - Spoiler Warning07:00 - The Blurb07:40 - Our Discussion of 'Hemlock & Silver'01:01:35 - Next Time on Reading Materials01:02:35 - Outro
Have you ever experienced that thrill of looking out the window of a plane? You might be familiar with the area, but you've never seen it like this! Pastor Colin Smith shares from his book, “Fly Through the Bible: A Brief Introduction.” He'll help us find the right altitude to take in the big-picture landscape of God's marvelous story. Find out about the Fly Through the Bible events here. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
In this episode of Reading Materials, we discuss Rie Qudan's Sympathy Tower Tokyo (released on August 21st, 2025). We enter into a deep discussion about the ins and outs of judicial systems, ponder the differences between Eastern and Western culture, and explore language and its evolution, including the use of AI in literature.Join us for an interesting exploration of this translation of Rie Qudan's Tōkyō-to Dōjō Tō, originally published in 2024 in Japan, and winner of the Akutagawa Prize.Thank you to Penguin for sending us advanced copies of this book!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:20 - Life Updates05:45 - A Brief Introduction to the Author08:20 - Spoiler Alert08:50 - The Blurb10:10 - Our Discussion of Sympathy Tower Tokyo01:11:10 - Next Time on the Reading Materials Podcast01:12:06 - Outro
In this episode of Reading Materials, we discuss Carissa Broadbent's The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk (released on August 5th, 2025). We unpack our frustrations with the lack of chemistry between the main characters, the repetitiveness of the plot compared to the first book in the duology, and our lingering confusion around the world-building. Join us for an honest conversation about what worked for us—and what didn't—in this much-anticipated sequel.Thank you to Tor and Pan Macmillan for sending us advanced copies of this book!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:20 - Life Updates02:35 - Spoiler Alert03:30 - A Brief Introduction to the Author08:50 - The Blurb09:50 - Our Discussion of The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk53:15 - Next Time on the Reading Materials Podcast53:55 - Outro
Hunter and Gary are led into the darkness by Dan as he breaks down the history of WWE's Wyatt Sicks and Bray Wyatt/The Fiend. They discuss WWE coming to Halloween Horror Nights and what they expect from this spooky tribute to a fallen icon.
In this episode, we unpack The Other Wife - the sharp, intimate debut by Jackie Thomas-Kennedy (published July 17th)Join us for a conversation about unlikeable characters, its ambiguous title and cover, and how it made us reflect on our own lives in unexpected ways.Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro01:15 - Life Updates03:00 - A Brief Introduction to Jackie Thomas-Kennedy05:35 - Spoiler Alert06:05 - The Blurb06:50 - Our Discussion of 'The Other Wife'56:40 - Next Time on Reading Materials57:45 - Outro
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.
In 2020, Scientific American made waves with the provocative headline: "No One Can Explain Why Planes Stay in the Air." But is that really true? Dr. Graham Wild, senior lecturer in aviation science and technology at the University of New South Wales in Canberra, joins us to set the record straight. In this episode, we dip our toes into the complex of flight. We scratch at the very surface of the topic in an episode that could easily take over 20 hours. Connectt with Dr. Graham Wild on Linkedin Twitter/ X - @aerospacedoctor
Ritual, Wisdom, and What's Lost Sebastian Morello was trained in philosophy by Sir Roger Scruton and Andrew Pinsent. He is a lecturer, columnist, and popular public speaker in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe. Morello has previously co-authored books on subjects of philosophy and education. He lives in Bedfordshire, England, with his wife and children. Each quarter, John engages in thought-provoking extended conversations with a leading expert in psychology, philosophy, and spirituality. Each season offers a unique exploration, bringing together their diverse fields of knowledge to create fresh insights and understanding. These in-depth discussions, chaptered for your convenience, offer nuanced perspectives and integrative approaches to navigating our complex world. The first episode is free and publicly available. To follow the rest of the season as well as gain access to previous discussions, you can sign up at the Beta Tier (and above) on The Lectern at the Lectern Lounge. If you would like to donate purely out of goodwill to support John's work, please consider joining our Patreon. The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Learn more about our work. If you would like to learn and engage regularly in practices that are informed, developed and endorsed by John and his work, visit Awaken to Meaning's calendar to explore practices that enhance your virtues and foster deeper connections with reality and relationships. Join Practice. John Vervaeke: Website | Twitter | YouTube | Patreon Sebastian Morello: LinkedIn | The Gnostalgia Podcast "What practices and philosophical frameworks can help us recover a sense of the sacred in an age dominated by disenchantment and institutional collapse?" John Vervaeke and Sebastian Morello engage in an expansive dialogue that traverses the authority crisis in the Catholic Church, the enduring wisdom of Neoplatonism, and the transformative power of Hermetic practices. Anchored in Morello's provocative new book, Mysticism, Magic and Monasteries, the conversation unpacks the “double crisis” of our time- one of meaning and one of sanctity, and argues that modernity functions like a spell that must be broken. Together, they examine how monasticism once offered a stable and embodied sanctity, and why recovering mysticism, ritual magic (in the Hermetic sense), and lived devotion might be essential for collective reawakening. Notes: (0:00) Welcome to The Lectern (0:30) John reconnects with Sebastian Morello (3:00) Sebastian Gives a Brief Introduction of Himself (6:00) Diagnosing the Double Crisis - Meaning and Authority (9:00) Critique of Modernity and the Catholic Church (12:00) The Loss of Embodied Wisdom in the West (20:00) Neoplatonism and the Need for Relational Ontology (26:30) Philosophical Anthropology and Cosmic Personhood (31:00) Modernity's Ontological Truncation (38:30) Sacred Authority and the Failures of Clericalism (42:00) Monasteries as Alternatives to Institutional Collapse (49:00) Christian Liturgy as Baptized Theurgy (54:00) Hermetic Cognition - Practicing the Theocentric Vision (1:00:00) Recovering Sacred Imagery - Tarot, Ritual, and Mystical Space (1:04:00) Digital Gnosticism and the Threat to Embodiment (1:07:00) The Future of Privacy - Personhood, Property, and Charity (1:11:00) The Philosophical Silk Road - East-West Interpenetration